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Bryan Massey

Bryan Massey

Voice Actor

Bryan Massey is an American actor known for his gravelly voice, who has voiced dozens of anime and video game characters including Isaac McDougal in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: American
Years Active: 1983-present
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Fullmetal Alchemist Role

Massey voiced Isaac McDougal, the disgraced former State Alchemist known as the Freezing Alchemist who returns seeking revenge against the military, in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. The role appears early in the 2009 series as one of the first alchemist duels Edward Elric faces, showcasing Massey's gravelly, hard-edged vocal style.

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Career and Notable Roles

Massey has built a career playing tough, distinctive supporting characters, including Ladd Russo in Baccano!, Dick Gumshoe in the Ace Attorney games, Cocytus in Overlord, and Oolong in Funimation's Dragon Ball dub. He is also a co-creator and co-owner of the production company Galactic Bastards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Bryan Massey voice in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?

Massey voices Isaac McDougal, the disgraced former State Alchemist known as the Freezing Alchemist, who returns seeking revenge against the military. The role appears early in the 2009 series as one of the first alchemist duels Edward Elric faces.

What other anime characters has Bryan Massey voiced?

Massey voices Ladd Russo in Baccano! and Cocytus in Overlord, along with Oolong in Funimation's Dragon Ball dub.

What video game roles has Bryan Massey played?

Massey provides the voice of Dick Gumshoe in the Ace Attorney video game series. It's one of his most recognized non-anime roles, sitting alongside his prolific anime dub career playing tough, hard-edged characters.

What does Bryan Massey do outside of voice acting?

Massey is a co-creator and co-owner of the production company Galactic Bastards. The company sits alongside his work as a prolific voice actor across anime and games.

When did Bryan Massey start his acting career?

Born in 1971, Massey has been active in the industry since 1983, giving him a career spanning more than four decades. His gravelly, hard-edged vocal style has carried him through dozens of anime and video game roles.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series, manga, and official materials. Fullmetal Alchemist was created by Hiromu Arakawa, published by Square Enix, and animated by Bones. All rights to Fullmetal Alchemist and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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